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Computer AmericaCooling Breakthroughs, Smart Buildings, and Super Vision w/ Ralph BondShow Notes 6 June 2025Story 1: US scientists and Samsung team hit 100% cooling efficiency with no refrigerantsSource: Timesofinnovation.com Story by Sam KimLink: https://timesofinnovation.com/environmental-sustainability/us-scientists-samsung-team-hit-100-cooling-efficiency-with-no-refrigerants/See information posted by Samsung at: https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-develops-next-generation-peltier-cooling-technology-with-johns-hopkins-aplSee research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-59698-yStory 2: Germany’s shape-shifting smart [building] facade uses compressed air and AI to cut emissionsSource: Interesting Engineering Story by Georgina JedikovskaLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/germanys-shape-shifting-smart-facadeSee video here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=170817409104034St...2025-06-0638 minComputer AmericaFungal Foundations to Fish Food Drones, Science/Tech Trends w/ Ralph BondShow Notes 23 May 2025Story 1: Fungi could be used to build homes one daySource: CNN, Story by Kameryn GriesserLink: https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/30/science/fungi-bacteria-home-building-sustainableSee research paper here: https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-physical-science/fulltext/S2666-3864(25)00116-XStory 2: In the quest for crops that can thrive in a warmer future, scientists just had a breakthroughSource: Anthropocene Magazine, Story by Emma BryceLink: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/05/in-the-quest-for-crops-that-can-thrive-in-a-warmer-future-scientists-just-had-a-breakthrough/Research paper here: https://www.cell.com/cell/abstract/S0092-8674(25)00413-1Story 3: Edible aquatic robots could be eaten by fish to eliminate wasteSource: New Atlas, Story by Ben CoxworthLink: https://newatlas.com/robotics/fish-food-bodied-robots/See v...2025-05-2333 minComputer AmericaLithium From Water, Solar 'Holy Grail,' and Titanium Hearts w/ Ralph BondShow Notes 21 March 2025Story 1: Lithium needed for the battery revolution could be harvested from salt-lake brines or geothermal brine solutionsSource: Imperial College announcement by Ian MundellLink: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/261774/lithium-needed-battery-revolution-could-harvested/See also: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-03-lithium-battery-revolution-harvested-saltwater.htmlSee research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44221-025-00398-8Story 2: Nanoparticle breakthrough could bring 'holy grail' of solar power within reachSource: LiveScience.com Story by Ben TurnerLink: https://www.livescience.com/chemistry/nanoparticle-breakthrough-could-bring-holy-grail-of-solar-power-within-reachSee the research paper here: https://pubs.rsc.org/en...2025-03-2139 minComputer AmericaWooden Satellites, Electric Boosted Trailers, 98.5% Autism Test Research w/ Ralph BondShow Notes December 1, 2023Story 1 : NASA and Japan to launch world's 1st wooden satellite as soon as 2024Source: LiveScience Story by Ben TurnerLink: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/news/nasa-and-japan-to-launch-worlds-1st-wooden-satellite-as-soon-as-2024-why/ar-AA1jVIgAStory 2: Micromotors purify wastewater and create green energySource: Interesting Engineering Story by Loukia...2023-12-0141 minComputer AmericaFuture NASA Exploration, Apple AR Headset, Alzheimer Blood Test w/ Ralph BondShow Notes 20 January 2023Story 1: NASA Just Announced Funding for 14 Futuristic Space Exploration Concepts Source: Extremetech.comStory by Ryan WhitwamLink: https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/342213-nasa-funds-14-futuristic-space-exploration-concepts-including-a-titan-seaplane Story 2: New solar-powered machine turns carbon dioxide and waste plastic into valuable products Source: Futurism.com Story by: Maggie HarrisonLink: https://futurism.com/solar-machine-co2-plastic-fuelSource: TechXplore.com [University of Cambridge press release] Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2023-01-solar-powered-plastic-greenhouse-gases-sustainable.html Story 3: Apple expected to launch a mixed reality headset this...2023-01-2036 minComputer AmericaTech Abuse, How IoT Enables Abusive Relationshipshttps://www.thehotline.org/ 1-800-799-7233Introduction: IoT And Domestic Violence/Abusehttps://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10070024/1/Safe%20Article%20FINAL.pdf(Violence Against Women): https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/violence-against-womenExtent Of Smart Devices:https://securitytoday.com/Articles/2020/01/13/The-IoT-Rundown-for-2020.aspx?Page=2https://www.mckinsey.com/spContent/connected_homes/index.htmlIs This Really A Problem? (Stats)https://nyuscholars.nyu.edu/en/publications/the-spyware-used-in-intimate-partner-violence(Only 21% of Abuse Cases are Reported): https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/compendium/focusonviolentcrimeandsexualoffences/yearendingmarch2015...2020-09-161h 01Computer AmericaShipt Payment Changes, Scorpion Chair, Nvidia Buying ARM, Razer LeakBoth Segments: Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Target’s Delivery App Workers to Be Paid by a Blackbox Algorithm NationwideNothing says ‘ready to game’ quite like being cocooned in a giant scorpion cockpit – The VergePrivate data gone public: Razer leaks 100,000+ gamers’ personal info | Ars TechnicaFacebook’s Oculus Quest 2 leaks in full via official promo videos – The VergeNVIDIA to Acquire Arm for $40 Billion, Creating World’s Premier Computing Company for the Age of AI | NVIDIA NewsroomFeds seize almost $400K of ‘counterfeit Apple AirPods’ that are actually OnePlus...2020-09-161h 01Computer AmericaHumanscale Interview, Ultium Battery Tech, Google's Verified CallsFirst Segment: Humanscale. Sergio Silva, Design Director. Allan Escoto, Product Director.The Humanscale Design Studio, based in New York City, abides by the philosophy that good design achieves more with less. Function, simplicity, and longevity, and sustainability are at the core of all our designs. When thinking through the design and manufacturing of each product, we carefully consider the materials and resources used, in aim of creating an overall Net Positive impact.Topics:Pro Click Ergonomic MouseGM shares more secrets of its Ultium battery technology – RoadshowGoogle’s new ‘Verified Calls’ feature...2020-09-121h 01Computer AmericaMini Human Hearts, Hyperion Super Car, Find Your Town Pre-Historically w/ Ralph BondEach month, usually the second Friday, Ralph Bond joins Ben Crossman and the Computer America team to share science and tech trends and other stories I discover on the Web.2020-09-121h 00Computer AmericaXbox Series X - S Prices, Mystery Seeds, Free Internet T-MobileBoth Segments: Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Xbox Series X will reportedly cost $499 and arrive November 10th | EngadgetXbox Series S leak reveals $299 price | EngadgetAmazon bans foreign sales of plants in US after mysterious seed deliveries | EngadgetChina says it landed a reusable spacecraft after a two-day flight | EngadgetT-Mobile reveals its plan to give free internet to 10 million homes | EngadgetProject 10Million: Working to Connect Every Student | T-Mobile for EducationAT&T’s current 5G is slower than 4G in nearly every city tested by...2020-09-081h 01Computer AmericaCOBOL Programmers Needed, Concept Phones, Right To RepairBoth Segments: Computer and Technology NewsTopics:What is COBOL, and why do unemployment systems need it?Facebook to freeze political ads before US presidential election – BBC NewsVivo is making a phone that has color-changing rear glass – The VergeOnePlus’ Concept One smartphone has a ‘disappearing’ camera – The VergeHarvard created a wool-like 3D-printable material that can shape shift | EngadgetThe Right to Repair could help address a critical shortage in school computers | U.S. PIRGPeloton’s next treadmill may cost less than $3,000 | Engadget‘Su...2020-09-041h 01Computer AmericaJetpack Sightings, AdBlockers, Anti-Procrastination Smart Glasses, More!Both Segments: Mike Cermak, Owner/Operator Techguy.org.We learn and share and see a lot more than tech support come out of the site every day. I like to think that we make some small difference in the world. Even in this day of complicated software, spyware and viruses, our great team of Moderators and volunteers help to make computing a little easier for everyone who visits. With more than 100 new users registering every day, Tech Support Guy shows no sign of stopping.Topics:‘Just passed a guy in a jetpack’: sightings at Los Angeles airp...2020-09-031h 00Computer AmericaNvidia 3070/3080/3090 Reveal, RTX Explained, Amazon SurveillanceNvidia 3070/3080/3090 Reveal, RTX Explained, Amazon SurveillanceBoth Segments: Computer and Technology News, With Corissa!Topics:Nvidia announces new RTX 3080 GPU, priced at $699 and launching September 17th – The VergeRTX. It’s On: Ultimate Ray Tracing & AI | NVIDIANvidia’s new RTX 3090 is a $1,499 monster GPU designed for 8K gaming – The VergeAsus reveals latest ROG gaming gear, including RTX 3090, 3080 cards and Wi-Fi 6E router – CNETJoe Biden launches digital campaign yard signs for Animal Crossing – CNETBiden Campaign Releases Animal Crossing Digital Yard Signs – GameSpotAmazon Drivers...2020-09-011h 01Computer AmericaAiSERA Interview, Talking The Future of AI, Followed By NewsFirst Segment: AiSERA, Muddu Sudhakar, CEO.AiSera are here to deliver you an amazing experience, fueled by the passion to change the day-in-the-life of your employees and customers. Our goal is to help users with greater self-service by automating common to complex actions and tasks. This enables users to focus on high-value work, while those requesting help can resolve their issues with self-service resolutions.Topics:Tay (bot) – WikipediaStar Wars Inspired Prosthetics – Electronic SkinApple Accidentally Approved Malware to Run on MacOS | WIREDFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, vide...2020-08-311h 01Computer AmericaGamescom 2020 Rundown, 4K Nintendo Switch Rumors, Xbox Gamepass with PopzaraBoth Segments: Nathan Evans, Popzara.com. Managing Editor.Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:Filmmaker Kevin J. James Talks Not For Resale + Retro Gaming | Popzara Podc...2020-08-291h 01Computer AmericaTikTok Vs. Trump with The Washington Post, Starlink Solutions, Fastest Internet SpeedFirst Segment: The Washington Post. Rachel Lerman, Technology Reporter.Rachel Lerman covers technology breaking news for The Washington Post in San Francisco. Before joining The Post in 2020, she reported on Google and technology trends for the Associated Press. She spent the five years prior covering the booming technology industry in Seattle, most recently for the Seattle Times.Topics:SpaceX tests twisting technique to make Starlink satellites less visible | The Independent | IndependentAmazon and FedEx Push to Put Delivery Robots on Your Sidewalk | WIREDResearchers achieve fastest-ever internet speed that could download all...2020-08-271h 01Computer AmericaNew Book, Border Patrol Data, Tesla Hacking, TikTok Data Breach w/ Scott SchoberBoth Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert.Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a forty-year-old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. Schober also invented BVS’s cell phone detection tools, used to enforce a “no cell phone policy” in prisons and secure government facilities. Scott is a highly sought-after subject expert on the topic of cybersecurity.Topics:Wireless security, safety & test products as well as cybersecurity servicesCustoms and Border Protection Paid $476,000 to a Location Data Firm in New...2020-08-271h 00Computer AmericaDino Swords, Pandemic History Preservation, Creepy Scrabble Go Men, BTS Smashes RecordsBoth Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Google’s Dinosaur browser game gets a dope mod that includes double swords – The VergeDino SwordsHBO Max drops first trailer for Zack Snyder’s Justice League | Ars TechnicaThe race to collect the pandemic’s history—as it unfolds | Ars TechnicaFlight sticks are selling out after the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator – The VergeMicrosoft Flight Simulator is even better with this Airbus flight stick – The VergeTesla thwarts performance hacks for its electric cars | Engadget‘Cr...2020-08-241h 00Computer AmericaThe End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking) Author Dr. Katie Mack Interview, With NewsFirst Segment: Dr. Katie Mack, Author. The End of Everything.Dr. Katie Mack has been contemplating these questions since she was a young student, when her astronomy professor informed her the universe could end at any moment, in an instant. This revelation set her on the path toward theoretical astrophysics. Now, with lively wit and humor, she takes us on a mind-bending tour through five of the cosmos’s possible finales: the Big Crunch, Heat Death, the Big Rip, Vacuum Decay (the one that could happen at any moment!), and the Bounce. Guiding us through cutting-edge science and major co...2020-08-211h 01Computer AmericaVenue by XCINEX Interview, Blackberry Reborn, Netflix Shuffle ButtonFirst Segment: XCINEX. Cihan Fuat Atkin, CEO.Venue is a new age streaming media player that provides access to premium ticketed entertainment in addition to all your favorite streaming services. Utilizing our patented Pay-Per-Viewer™️ tech, Venue will expand audiences for cinematic releases, concerts, and live events by offering secure and private home viewing through our exclusive Venue streaming app.Topics:Netflix is testing a ‘Shuffle’ button, because you’re tired of picking what to watch – The VergeBlackBerry phones are back, baby | EngadgetWindows Update SHA-1 based endpoints discontinued for older Windows devi...2020-08-211h 01Computer AmericaVirtual Production Advances, Nvidia Leaks, CG Expert Dariush DerakhshaniBoth Segments: Dariush Derakhshani, CGI Expert for Computer America.Topics:Virtual Production – Unreal EngineNvidia is reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ to buy ARM for more than $32 billion – The VergePro-China Propaganda Act Used Fake Followers Made With AI-Generated Images | PCMagThis Person Does Not ExistNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU Specifications Leaked Online And They Look Impressive – Gizbot NewsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090: 40-50% faster than RTX 2080 Ti for $1399?! | TweakTownAMD Ryzen 4000 Strikes Again: Renoir Clocks DDR4 To World Record 6666 MHz | Tom’s Hardware5.jpg (1632×1224)PS5 deve...2020-08-201h 01Computer AmericaNvidia's GPU Conference, Epic Vs Apple, Intel Tiger Lake, ZTE Axon 20Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Lyft joins Uber in threatening to pull out of California over driver status – The VergeNVIDIA’s GPU Technology Conference goes online in October | EngadgetIntel’s run at the GPU market begins with Tiger Lake onboard graphics | Ars TechnicaIntel Tiger Lake Core i7-1165G7 4 Core CPU On Par With AMD Renoir Ryzen 7 4700U 8 Core CPUEpic says Apple threatens ‘catastrophic’ response in two weeks if Fortnite doesn’t comply with rules – The VergeZTE’s Axon 20 5G will have the first u...2020-08-171h 01Computer AmericaRobotic Locusts, Space Balloons for People, and Underwater SeaLabs w/ Ralph Bondappearing each month on the Computer America Show as the team's Science and Technology Trends Correspondent. Click the "Computer America Radio" tab to hear my appearances on the show, and access the show notes packed with lots of great information. And, starting June 7, 2019 I began making appearances on the Mark Mason show, KEX 1190 AM, Portland, Oregon. 2020-08-141h 01Computer AmericaMulan on Disney+, CBS All Access, YouTube TV Price Hike, Peacock DebutBoth Segments: Sandy Berger, Compukiss.com, Consumer Electronics Expert.Sandy Berger, respected computer authority, journalist, media guest, speaker, and author, has more than three decades of experience as a computer and technology expert. Her eight books include: How to Have a Meaningful Relationship with Your Computer, Your Official Grown-up’s Guide to AOL and the Internet, Cyber Savers –Tips & Tricks for Today’s Drowning Computer Users, Sandy Berger’s Great Age Guide to Better Living through Technology, Sandy Berger’s Great Age Guide to the Internet, Sandy Berger’s Great Age Guide to Gadgets & Gizmos, Sandy Berger’s Great Age Guide to O...2020-08-121h 01Computer AmericaAccidental Google Home Recordings, Spy vs Spy, AI Jet FightersAccidental Google Home Recordings, Spy vs Spy, AI Jet FightersBoth Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Whoops, our bad, we may have ‘accidentally’ let Google Home devices record your every word, sound – oops • The RegisterState Department: We’re responsible for Russian, Iranian text message campaign – Reuters‘Xbox Series S’ console revealed by controller packaging | EngadgetWatch AI-controlled virtual fighters take on an Air Force pilot on August 18th | EngadgetIs the US about to split the internet? – BBC NewsNVIDIA is teasing something big for August 31st | Enga...2020-08-111h 00Computer AmericaMozilla Changes Course, California Challenges Gig Economy, UK Facial RecognitionMozilla Changes Course, California Challenges Gig Economy, UK Facial RecognitionBoth Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Facial recognition has been used unlawfully and violated human rights, Court of Appeal rules in landmark case | The IndependentCalifornia judge orders Uber, Lyft to reclassify drivers as employees – AxiosMicrosoft announces November launch for Xbox Series X, Halo Infinite delay | Ars TechnicaMozilla is laying off 250 people and planning a ‘new focus’ on making money – The VergeMcDonald’s CEO sent nude photos of employees over work email, lawsuit says | Ars Technica2020-08-111h 01Computer AmericaDNA vs Excel, Zoombombing A Court Date, Facebook/Twitter Ban Trump CampaignMike Cermak, Techguy.org. Computer America Correspondent.Techguy.org’s site has grown from a simple site of common solutions to a whole community of people trying to help others. We learn and share and see a lot more than tech support come out of the site every day. I like to think that we make some small difference in the world. Even in this day of complicated software, spyware and viruses, our great team of Moderators and volunteers help to make computing a little easier for everyone who visits. With more than 100 new users registering every day, Tech Su...2020-08-061h 01Computer AmericaZenFri Inc, The Last Taxi Interview, Talking With The DevelopersZenFri Inc, The Last Taxi Interview, Talking With The DevelopersBoth Segments: ZenFri Inc, The Last Taxi, Corey King/Dee King. Co-Founders and Producers.The Last Taxi is a Virtual Reality (VR) action-management conversation game. Focused on topical issues surrounding automation, climate change, trans-humanism and class division, The Last Taxi is set in Progress Point a politically and economically-divided sprawling metropolis that has fully embraced automation and human modification, creating a satirical and somberly-surreal vision of the future.For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!2020-08-041h 01Computer AmericaNew Co-Host First Show, Welcoming Corissa Crossman With News!Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Microsoft says it’s aiming to close TikTok deal by September 15th | EngadgetChinese internet users brand ByteDance CEO a ‘traitor’ as TikTok seeks US buyer | TechCrunchAlleged Twitter hacker was previously caught stealing a fortune in Bitcoin | EngadgetAn unprecedented Nintendo leak turns into a moral dilemma for archivists – The VergeGarmin reportedly paid millions to resolve its recent ransomware attack | EngadgetHow Google made its newest Pixel phone so cheap | EngadgetSpaceX now plans for 5 million Starlink customer...2020-08-031h 01Computer AmericaHalo Infinite Free-To-Play Confirmed, Spotify Dominance, Nvidia ARM PurchaseBoth Segments: Nathan Evans, Popzara.comThroughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/07/retail-listing-points-to-free-to-play-multiplayer-for-halo-infinite/https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/29/21346339/spotify-q2-2020-earnings-podcasts-coronavirus-covid-19-con...2020-08-011h 01Computer AmericaKeys and Kingdoms Interview, CEO/Founder Discusses A New Way To Teach Music Through GamesBoth Segments: MeloQuest, Keys And Kingdoms. Graeme Winder, CEO/Founder.Keys & Kingdoms makes it easier than ever for your child to learn how to play music on a real instrument! Your child will gain effective music skills as they progress through an epic adventure game filled with revolutionary training methods guaranteed to keep them engaged, inspired and craving for more!For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!2020-07-301h 01Computer AmericaGigaleak Details, How To Get Into Cybersecurity, Pentagon FrustrationsBoth Segments: Scott Schober, BVS, Author of Hacked Again, Cyber Security Expert.Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a forty-year-old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. Schober also invented BVS’s cell phone detection tools, used to enforce a “no cell phone policy” in prisons and secure government facilities. Scott is a highly sought-after subject expert on the topic of cybersecurity.Topics:Trump says he is considering banning TikTok | The IndependentInternal code from 50 high-profile firms, like Micros...2020-07-291h 01Computer AmericaCES 2021 Going Virtual, Nintendo Code Leaked, Tech Antitrust QuestionsComputer and Technology NewsTopics:CES 2021 in Las Vegas Canceled, Trade Show Moves to Online Format – VarietyInternal code from 50 high-profile firms, like Microsoft, leaked online – Business InsiderApple is selling a braided Thunderbolt 3 cable for $129 | EngadgetTech’s four biggest companies are going on trial – The VergeIntel puts Dr. Ann Kelleher in charge of its delayed 7nm CPU project | EngadgetNASA’s new Mars rover is about to embark on a hunt for ancient alien life – The VergeRite Aid used facial recognition in secret acros...2020-07-281h 01Computer AmericaIntel Debuts i9-10850K Processor, Garmin Hacked, Gmail Phishing PhixComputer and Technology News.Topics:Intel debuts slightly slower, slightly cheaper version of its 10-core 10900K chip | EngadgetInstagram promises to fix bug after being exposed by always accessing the camera on iOS 14 – 9to5MacHackers Demand $10 Million Ransom From GarminGoogle will use authenticated logos to reduce Gmail phishing – The VergeSamsung Unpacked trailer teases all five new devices | EngadgetQualcomm’s 100W charging scheme will go from 0-50 in 5 minutes | Ars TechnicaYour next smartphone will be a lot harder to scratch | Ars Technica2020-07-271h 01Computer AmericaViewsonic Professional Monitors, Interview and OverviewsBoth Segments: Viewsonic, Phong Phanel, Product Marketing Manager For Professional Displays.ViewSonic’s ColorPro™ professional monitor series delivers stunning, color-accurate, true-to-life images with industry color standards including sRGB and Adobe RGB. ColorPro™ series professional monitors serve as the ideal solution for creative work such as photography, design, illustration, video editing, and more.For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!2020-07-171h 01Computer AmericaxOps.IT Interview, Talking The Need for Diversity, Also Tech NewsFirst Segment: xOps.IT, Larry Gordon, CEO/Co-Founder.xOps is a global company with headquarters in New York City and resources around the world. Our global presence allows us to offer highly engineered infrastructure solutions fast, at a low cost, and with high quality. It also allows us to offer services such as 24 x 7 deployment and operations support as part of our offering. In addition we offer operations consulting services In the US through our DevOps and Cloud consulting practice. xOps is unique because we are changing the nature of the IT services value chain. Topics:...2020-07-161h 01Computer AmericaWhat Apple Silicon Means, Shipt Walkout, SiriusXM Buys StitcherBoth Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Incredible vinyl-like super SSDs could make hard disk drives obsolete | TechRadarApple Silicon will force industry to reconsider use of Intel chips, says ex-Apple exec | AppleinsiderLego is teasing a buildable NES console set | EngadgetWhy is this copy of Super Mario Bros. worth a record $114,000? | Ars TechnicaShipt workers plan to walk off the job on July 15th to protest new company pay structure – The VergeTesla’s Model Y just got a $3,000 price cut – The VergeSiriusXM acquir...2020-07-131h 01Computer AmericaScience/Tech Trends With Ralph Bond, July 2020 EditionEach month, usually the second Friday, I join Ben Crossman and the Computer America team to share science and tech trends and other stories I discover on the Web.2020-07-101h 00Computer AmericaPSVR Ads, China's Race For AI Dominance, New Mac RansomwareComputer and Technology NewsTopics:Chrome update may extend your laptop’s battery life by up to 2 hours | EngadgetRobocall Ban Upheld, Broadened by Supreme Court in Speech CasePSVR Patent Describes Technology That Displays Ads Within HeadsetsWhy China’s Race For AI Dominance Depends On Math | The National InterestInternet speeds were awful, so these rural Pennsylvanians put up their own wireless towerNew Mac ransomware is even more sinister than it appears | Ars TechnicaReddit and LinkedIn will fix clipboard snooping in their iOS...2020-07-061h 01Computer AmericaAMD Upcoming Ryzen 3000XT, Apple Diverges From Intel, Next Gen ConsolesBoth Segments: Darius Derakhshani, Graphics ExpertTopics:Tech Tent: Apple’s App Store battle – BBC NewsAMD’s upcoming Ryzen 3000XT brings 7nm improvements, higher boost | Ars TechnicaAI recreates the painting techniques of famous artists | EngadgetAfter 15 Years, Apple Prepares to Break Up With Intel – The New York TimesPS5 release date, design, specs and news for Sony’s PlayStation 5 | TechRadarIs Nvidia working on new budget graphics cards to hit AMD where it hurts? | TechRadarNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, RTX 3080, Titan RTX Ampere Gaming Graphics Cards Rumo...2020-07-031h 01Computer AmericaPopzara Talks Microsoft Store Closures, Tweets By Trump, and ParlerBoth Segments: Nathan Evans, Popzara, Managing Editor.Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:Microsoft is permanently closing all physical retail stores | VentureBeatMicrosoft is s...2020-07-031h 01Computer AmericaDirecTV Woes, YouTubeTV Price Increase, Detroit Facial Recognition Fails 96%Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Remember when we warned in February Apple will crack down on long-life HTTPS certs? It’s happening: Chrome, Firefox ready to join in, too • The RegisterDirecTV Is Losing Customers Fast (And Now They Raised Prices on New Customers) | The National InterestDetroit police chief cops to 96-percent facial recognition error rate | Ars TechnicaYouTube TV costs $65 a month after yet another price increase | EngadgetDiscord is rebranding to shift away from gaming | EngadgetNest makes its Seasonal Savings program free for all ther...2020-07-031h 01Computer AmericaDrFirst, Talking The Healthiverse, Telemedicine That Works For AllBoth Segments: DrFirst. Cam Deemer, President.Since 2000, DrFirst has pioneered healthcare technology solutions and consulting services that securely connect people at every touchpoint of care to improve patient outcomes.Our technology can be used as stand-alone solutions or integrated within the workflow of electronic health records and health information systems. DrFirst products are used by nearly 300,000 healthcare providers, including more than 100,000 prescribers, in hospitals, clinics, and private practices throughout the U.S. and Canada.For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!2020-07-031h 01Computer AmericaWhy The Facebook Boycott, SubReddit Bans, iOS App Bans, Disney Face SwapComputer and Technology News.Topics:Could a boycott kill Facebook? – BBC NewsReddit bans r/The_Donald and r/ChapoTrapHouse as part of a major expansion of its rules – The VergeData caps on Comcast, T-Mobile return on July 1 | PCWorldApple Will Possibly Not Include Charger With iPhone 12Professional cyclists will compete in a virtual Tour de France | EngadgetAnother 53 iOS apps besides TikTok are grabbing clipboard data | EngadgetTikTok banned in India along with 58 other mostly Chinese apps amid border tensions | The IndependentHow...2020-07-031h 01Computer America$1 Billion Bitcoin Transaction, 70% Chrome, BMW Seat Warmer MTXComputer and Technology News.Topics:VICE – Someone Mysteriously Sent Almost $1 Billion in BitcoinNetmarketshare: Chrome now officially has more than 70% of the desktop browser market. – MSPoweruserBrowser market shareHeated seats as a service? BMW wants to sell car features on demand | Ars TechnicaVizio’s 2020 TV plans: HDMI 2.1, FreeSync, eARC, and—at long last—OLED | Ars TechnicaWalmart partners with Tribeca to turn 160 store parking lots into drive-in theaters | TechCrunchIt’s happened again: AT&T sued for allegedly transferring victim’s number to thieves in $1.9m crypt...2020-07-031h 01Computer AmericaScott Schober, Cyber Security Expert Talking Recent HackingsBoth Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert.Scott Schober has dedicated himself to educating anyone who would listen by telling his own story of being hacked in the hope that others can learn from his own mistakes.Topics:BBB warning of COVID-19 contact tracing scams | wbir.comAdobe Flash Cut-Off Will Kill Millions Of WebsitesHate-hacking and Zoom ‘bombing’: Racism in the virtual workspace | Coronavirus pandemic | Al JazeeraStalker Online Breach: 1.3 Million User Records Stolen – Infosecurity MagazineGoogle will automatically delete location history by defaultSegway is ret...2020-07-031h 01Computer AmericaMixer Shuts Down, CERN's New Project, BlueLeaksComputer and Technology NewsTopics:Microsoft is shutting down Mixer and partnering with Facebook Gaming – The VergeThe Next Step for Mixer – From the MyxerWWDC 2020: Here’s everything Apple just announcedApple makes it easy to see the personal info apps request | EngadgetJapan’s new supercomputer ranked fastest in worldCERN approves plans for a $23 billion, 62-mile long super-collider | EngadgetGoogle adds fact checking to image searches | Engadget‘BlueLeaks’ Exposes Files from Hundreds of Police Departments — Krebs on SecurityNearly 20 percent of Ear...2020-07-031h 01Computer AmericaApple App Store Fees, Facebook Allowing Turning Off Political Ads, Lucid MotorsBoth Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:T-Mobile offers an explanation for its twelve-hour outage on Monday | EngadgetApple faces developer rage over 30% App Store tax – Business InsiderOver 21 years later, Pokémon Snap is coming back on Switch | Ars TechnicaZuckerberg: Facebook will allow users to turn off political ads – Business InsiderAT&T is laying off thousands of workers and closing 250 stores | EngadgetAmid pressure, Zoom will end-to-end encrypt all calls, free or paid | Ars TechnicaBoston Dynamics’ Robot Dog is Now Available for Purchas...2020-06-171h 00Computer AmericaIntel Tiger Lake Security, Zoom Suspensions, PS5 DashboardBoth Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Former eBay employees harassed couple who wrote critical newsletter articles, prosecutors sayIntel’s Tiger Lake processors will feature on-chip malware protections | EngadgetThe PS5’s dashboard will have ‘a whole new visual language’ | EngadgetZoom Acknowledges It Suspended Activists’ Accounts At China’s Request : NPRThe Internet Archive has ended its ‘emergency library’ early – The VergeThe Milky Way Contains 36 Contactable Alien Civilizations, Scientists Estimate – VICEMicrosoft’s latest Windows 10 updates come with nasty printer bugs | EngadgetSpaceX’s Starlink...2020-06-151h 01Computer AmericaCoronavirus vs. Technology, Artificial Light Windows, Germicidal RobotsDuring my years at Intel I worked for the broadcast team where I developed a love for radio. Today I am keeping that passion alive by appearing each month on the Computer America Show as the team's Science and Technology Trends Correspondent. Click the "Computer America Radio" tab to hear my appearances on the show, and access the show notes packed with lots of great information. And, starting June 7, 2019 I began making appearances on the Mark Mason show, KEX 1190 AM, Portland, Oregon.2020-06-131h 01Computer AmericaRead Before You Tweet, Grubhub Hubbub, EPA TakedownsBoth Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Twitter would like you to actually read stories before you retweet them – The VergeAmazon Ring Must End Its Dangerous Partnerships With Police | Electronic Frontier FoundationGrubhub sells itself to Just Eat to create a food delivery giant | EngadgetEPA orders Amazon and eBay to remove products posing as coronavirus remedies | Engadget3M sues Amazon storefront that allegedly sold fake N95 masks for $23 apiece – The VergeFord’s electric F-150 will go on sale in 2022 – The VergeAdobe officially debuts P...2020-06-111h 01Computer AmericaFacebook/FBI Hack, eBay Port Scanning, Cox Mass Punishment With Techguy.orgFacebook/FBI Hack, eBay Port Scanning, Cox Mass Punishment With Techguy.orgBoth Segments: Techguy.org, Mike Cermak, CorrespondentTopics:Facebook paid for a tool to hack its own user, then handed it to the FBI | EngadgeteBay port scans visitors’ computers for remote access programsPlay stupid games, win stupid prizes: UK man gets 3 years for torching 4G phone mast over 5G fears • The RegisterANALYSIS: US Falls Out of Top 10 Average Internet Speeds Globally in 2020, but Global Speeds Faster Than Ever – DecisionDataCox slows Internet speeds in entire...2020-06-101h 01Computer AmericaOWC Interview, High Performance Hardware, Followed By Tech NewsFirst Segment: OWC. Jennifer Soule, President.Always focused onward and upward with dedication to innovation, quality, and trust, we always strive to go further to deliver a better return on our customers’ technology investments. Our customers rely on us to provide dependable products and support, without hesitation or compromise. We’re committed to providing free, comprehensive educational content and the support necessary to ensure that the MacSales.com customer experience is second to none.Topics:Apple Mac Upgrades – RAM, SSD Flash, External Drives and MoreOWC SSDs for Apple Desktops, Laptops, and PCsH...2020-06-051h 01Computer AmericaThe State Of Gaming May 2020, PS5 Announcement With PopzaraBoth Segments: Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:The State of Gaming May 2020: Streets of Rage 4, the TurboGraphx-16 mini Arri...2020-05-301h 01Computer AmericaDonald Trump Threatens To End Social MediaBoth Segments: Computer And Technology News.Topics:Donald Trump’s move against Twitter factchecking could backfire | Technology | The GuardianDefying Trump, Twitter Doubles Down on Labeling Tweets – The New York TimesZuckerberg dismisses fact-checking after bragging about fact-checking | Ars TechnicaA $350 “anti-5G” device is just a 128MB USB stick, teardown finds | Ars TechnicaYamaha’s “Remote Cheerer” brings fan applause back to empty stadiums | Ars TechnicaAt last, you can watch early ‘Simpsons’ episodes as intended on Disney+ | EngadgetHulu is testing Watch Parties for ad-free subscriber...2020-05-281h 01Computer AmericaThe State Of Cyber Security, Transitions, And Notable Hacks of 2020Both Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert, AuthorScott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a forty-six-year-old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. Schober also invented BVS’s cell phone detection tools, used to enforce a “no cell phone policy” in prisons and secure government facilities. Scott is a highly sought-after subject expert on the topic of cybersecurity.Topics:COVID-19 Related Cyber Security Adjustments – Security Boulevard70% of Organizations to Increase Cybersecurity Spending Following COVID-19 Pandemic | 2020-05-21 | Security Magazine...2020-05-281h 01Computer AmericaPac-Man Turns 40, Tesla Cyber Truck Plant, Ancient Galaxies, Robo-SheepdogBoth Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Just turning your phone on qualifies as searching it, court rules | Ars TechnicaA Mysterious Ancient Galaxy Just Rewrote the Universe’s Timeline – VICENvidia’s AI recreates Pac-Man from scratch just by watching it being played – The VergePAC-MAN Recreated with AI by NVIDIA Researchers | NVIDIA BlogSamsung lets you enjoy nature with its 2,000-nit outdoor QLED TV | EngadgetA robot sheepdog? ‘No one wants this,’ says one shepherd – The VergeElon Musk holds a ‘bake-off’ for a new factory – The...2020-05-221h 01Computer AmericaJustice League Snyder Cut Reveal, Volvo Limits Speed, World First 8TB M.2 SSDBoth Topics: Computer and Technology News.Volvo limits top speed to 112 mph across its range | AutoblogNetflix to start cancelling inactive customers’ subscriptions | TechCrunchG2A confirms stolen game key sales, pays $40,000 to Factorio devs | Ars TechnicaThe “Snyder cut” exists: Justice League re-shoot coming to HBO Max in 2021 | Ars TechnicaSabrent unveils world’s first 8TB NVMe M.2 SSD: up to 3.4GB/sec reads | TweakTownResearchers: Nearly Half Of Accounts Tweeting About Coronavirus Are Likely Bots : Coronavirus Live Updates : NPRRazer’s new Blade Pro 17 has a 300Hz di...2020-05-211h 01Computer AmericaNvidia A100, Unreal Engine 5, Apple Glass, Ray Tracing - Myth Or Legend?Both Segments: Dariush Derakhshani, Computer Graphics Expert.Topics:Man makes money buying his own pizza on DoorDash app – BBC NewsNVIDIA A100 | NVIDIAWhat is ray tracing? Everything you need to know, from games to graphics cards | TechRadarA first look at Unreal Engine 5 – Unreal Engine‘Apple Glass’ details leaked, will cost $499 and work with prescriptionsFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!2020-05-201h 01Computer AmericaAquiline Drones Interview, Discussing The Future of Drone EcosystemsBoth Segments: Aquiline Drones. Roger Nunamann, Vice President of Strategic Projects.Aquiline offers full-service, UAV solutions with equipment, personnel and cloud infrastructure for a multitude of use cases. We have redefined the entire unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) landscape by developing a unified, real-time cloud with autonomous flight capabilities, edge computing and AI enabled data insights.For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!2020-05-201h 01Computer AmericaPostal.io Interview, Nvidia’s Latest Chipset, This Word Does Not ExistFirst Segment: Postal.io. Erik Kostelnik, Co-Founder and CEO.Postal is a leading sales and marketing engagement platform that empowers companies to improve conversion rates with automated direct mail, corporate gifting and charitable giving. The Postal platform leverages machine learning to enable customers to optimize the creation, delivery, budgeting, and reporting of offline campaigns at scale.Second Segment: Computer And Technology News.Nvidia unveils monstrous A100 AI chip with 54 billion transistors and 5 petaflops of performance | VentureBeatThis Word Does Not ExistFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!2020-05-201h 01Computer AmericaRepurposing Technology, Robots Fighting Covid, Working Bionics, with Ralph Bond2020-05-171h 01Computer AmericaContact Tracing, Google Chrome New Features, Microsoft Ends 32-bit with Techguy.org!Both Segments: Mike Cermak, Techguy.org.Topics:Factbox: The race to deploy COVID-19 contact tracing apps – ReutersExposure Notification – FAQ v1.1McConnell measure would let FBI see web-browsing history without warrant – Business InsiderCoronavirus: Tesla stand-off eases as officials reach deal – BBC NewsElon Musk’s Boring Company finishes digging Las Vegas tunnels – The VergeGoogle Chrome now groups browser tabs. Here’s how to do it – CNETRIP: Microsoft to drop support for Windows 10 on 32-bit systemsFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!2020-05-171h 01Computer AmericaAnimal Crossing: New Horizons Recommendation, All About Streaming Services with Compukiss.comFirst Segment: Compukiss.com. Sandy Berger, Correspondent.Topics:Trump Administration Approves Largest U.S. Solar Project Ever | OilPrice.comExplore your island — Animal Crossing™: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch™ systemLG NanoCell TVs: 4K and 8K Smart UHD TVs with AI ThinQ® | LG USALG 55SM9000PUA: Save up to $550.00 for a Limited Time | LG USAHBO MaxFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!2020-05-131h 01Computer AmericaBandLab Interview, Digital Music Creation and CollaborationFirst Segment: BandLab. John Ivers, Product Manager.BandLab is a social music platform that enables creators to make music and share the creative process with musicians and fans. With a global community of creators and fans, BandLab combines music making and collaboration tools like the world’s first cross-platform DAW, with social features like video sharing, messaging and discovery. BandLab’s mission is to break down the technical, geographic and creative barriers between creators, collaborators and community by providing a completely FREE and unlimited service. Join the movement at www.bandlab.com.Second Segment: Computer and Technology News...2020-05-121h 01Computer AmericaKabn Systems Interview, 5G Towers Burned, 73M Hacked Records, Elder Scrolls 6 AnnouncementFirst Segment: Kabn Systems North AmericaIdentity is what makes us unique, but since the inception of the Internet, digital identity has been an afterthought. With today’s acceleration of online commerce, education, healthcare, government and other services tailored to the individual, digital identity and the data that surrounds it is online “gold”. KABN believes that ownership of identity is a basic human right and individuals should be the primary beneficiary of any use of their identity.Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.KABN.NETWORK – KABN NETWORKKABN Systems North America – KABN Systems North America2020-05-121h 01Computer AmericaShape Changing Bots, Technology To Fight Covid, Science/Tech Trends Ralph BondDuring my years at Intel I worked for the broadcast team where I developed a love for radio. Today I am keeping that passion alive by appearing each month on the Computer America Show as the team's Science and Technology Trends Correspondent. Click the "Computer America Radio" tab to hear my appearances on the show, and access the show notes packed with lots of great information. And, starting June 7, 2019 I began making appearances on the Mark Mason show, KEX 1190 AM, Portland, Oregon.2020-04-211h 01Computer AmericaTanoshi Computers Interview, Intel's New Mobile ProcessorsFirst Segment: Tanoshi Computers, Brad Johnston, CEOOur mission is simple. Tanoshi was created to provide a brighter future for ALL kids. Every child should have the opportunity to develop 21st Century computer skills needed to excel in today’s school environment, such as typing, familiarity with common productivity apps (Google Docs, Sheets, etc.), and coding. However, kids from lower income households and school districts, do not have the same opportunities as those from more affluent families and school districts. Topics:ScratchJr – HomeNancy Drew: Codes & Clues | Interactive Games | HeR InteractiveProm...2020-04-061h 01Computer AmericaZoom Over Reaction, Google Location Data, How To Remote Work With Techguy.orgBoth Segments: Techguy.org, Mike Cermak, Correspondent.Topics:The US box office made just $5K in the last week of March – CNETDomestic Box Office Weeklies For 2020 – Box Office Mojo‘Zoom is malware’: why experts worry about the video conferencing platform | Technology | The GuardianGoogle uses location data to show which places are complying with stay-at-home orders — and which aren’t – The VergeCOVID-19 Community Mobility Reports2020-03-29_CA_Mobility_Report_en.pdfSplashtop Remote Access | Remote Computer Access Connection Software | PC, MacFor full show note...2020-04-061h 01Computer AmericaCyber Security Quiz, Test Your Knowledge With Us, Zoom Security ConcernsBoth Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert, Author.Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a forty-year-old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. Schober also invented BVS’s cell phone detection tools, used to enforce a “no cell phone policy” in prisons and secure government facilities. Scott is a highly sought-after subject expert on the topic of cybersecurity.Topics:Hacked Again: COVID-19 Goes Phishing, Remote Workers Fight BackCybersecurity-Quiz.pdfZoom-bombing safeguards you can take right...2020-04-061h 00Computer AmericaSargon Dental Implant, Ultratooth Interview, Samsung Chromebook, Saudi Tracking PhonesvFirst Segment: Dr Sargon Lazarof, Cosmetic Dentist/Founder/InventorDr. Sargon is the inventor of the FDA’s first approved immediate load Ultratooth implant. At our office, you can have an implant placed with a crown in full function in as little as 1-hour!Topics:Biodent Store – Ultratooth StoreSaudi spies tracked phones using flaws the FCC failed to fix for years | TechCrunch‘Star Trek: Voyager’ gets an unofficial 4K remaster thanks to AI | Engadget‘Modern Warfare 2’ remaster reportedly goes on sale tomorrow | EngadgetSamsung’s 4K OLED Chromebook arr...2020-04-061h 01Computer AmericaInstacart Hiring, Half-Life: Alyx, Apple Movies At Home, With PopzaraBoth Segments: Popzara, Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:Instacart is hiring 300,000 grocery shoppers (updated) | EngadgetApple’s Universal Purcha...2020-04-061h 01Computer AmericaHardware Announcements, Xbox Series X Specs, Apple New iPad Pro ModelsComputer and Technology News.Topics:Intel’s neuromorphic chip learns to ‘smell’ 10 hazardous chemicals | EngadgetMicrosoft unveils a ton of Xbox Series X hardware details | EngadgetAMD’s efficient Ryzen 9 CPUs target Intel’s gaming laptop crown | EngadgetMicrosoft hits its goal of 1 billion devices running Windows 10 – The VergeApple accidentally listed four new iPad Pro models on its website | EngadgetNearly 20 Million People Were Using Steam Today, Shattering Record – IGNPassword found to rescue victims of malicious COVID-19 tracker appUniversal is releasing movies in thea...2020-03-171h 01Computer AmericaHow To Spot Fake News, Coronavirus False Claims, And Doctored VideoToday’s show was dedicated entirely to the idea that false information is working its way through the system.Topics:4 Tips for Spotting a Fake News Story | Harvard Summer SchoolIntroducing Poynter’s International Fact-checking Network – PoynterHow to Spot Fake News – FactCheck.orgABCnews.com.co – WikipediaWTOE 5NEWS – WTOE 5NEWSBrazilian president Bolsonaro’s coronavirus test shows how media can misinform, tooWhole Foods workers angry over coronavirus paid time off policyFake News: How to Spot It7 ways to avoid misin...2020-03-161h 01Computer AmericaScience And Tech Trends Correspondent, Talking Drones, Space Organs, And Food DeliveryFor more about me, see: https://ralphbond.wixsite.com/aboutmeToday I'm available to provide spot project support in PR, podcast production, and general marketing communications. My 10 years of service to Autodesk introduced me to the world of Architecture, Engineering and Construction [AEC] technology. I'm always open to project work in that field.2020-03-161h 01Computer AmericaCoronavirus Cancellations, T-Mobile/Sprint Merger Update, EU Green DealComputer And Technology NewsTopics:E3 cancelled: World’s biggest gaming event axed because of coronavirus, reports say | The IndependentApple is shutting down all of its stores in Italy indefinitely due to the coronavirus – The VergeYouTube will allow some creators to monetize coronavirus videos | EngadgetCalifornia ends opposition to T-Mobile and Sprint merger | EngadgetEU plans to introduce sweeping ‘right to repair’ legislation for electronics | EngadgetUK to levy additional tax on big tech companies beginning April 1st | EngadgetElon Musk: Starlink latency will be good...2020-03-111h 01Computer AmericaCOMPUTER AMERICA; ALL LINUX SHOW: Disobedience, Privacy, and DoingIntroductionBefore we get started, you should really follow my YouTube channel, my personal Websites, and if you are curious, my Flipboard magazines where you can follow the things that catch my attention.Subscribe to Marcel’s YouTube channel where you can view the latest editions of the Cooking With Linux show.https://www.youtube.com/user/freethinkeratlarge/ You might also want to support Marcel’s video habits on Patreon.https://patreon.com/marcelgagne “Cooking With Linux” on Flipboard https://flipboard.com/@wftl/cooking-with-linux-oun4gv1ly My own site is http...2020-03-111h 06Computer AmericaEdgewater Wireless Interview, Robot Lawyers, Google's Quantum DominanceFirst Segment: Andrew Skafel, CEO, Edgewater Wireless.Edgewater Wireless is revolutionizing Wi-Fi infrastructure with our patented (over 20 and counting) MCSR™ technology and Next Generation Access Points. MCSR™ is the difference, delivering up to 50x greater throughput vs traditional Wi-Fi and dramatically lowering network infrastructure investment.Edgewater Wireless commercializes leading edge wireless technologies for the service provider market. With a rich patent portfolio and some of the world’s most talented engineers, Edgewater Wireless is developing what service providers and your customers have long been asking for — vastly improved Wi-Fi network performance across a variety of industries and challeng...2020-03-111h 01Computer AmericaWORX Interview, Automatic Lawn Mower, PragerU Lawsuit, Plague Inc.WORX, Tom Duncan, Executive Board Chair.WORX employees easily find themselves motivated to innovate — it’s a message our President and CEO Tom Duncan has stood behind his entire career.Tom has brought over a decade’s worth of international business experience and leadership to help create a tightknit team that’s efficient, collaborative and known for innovation and excellence.Tom’s mantra: “Our company is winning not only because of our knowledge but because of our passion. It’s easy to work hard when you love what you’re doing. And I absolutely love what I’m doing.”...2020-03-111h 01Computer AmericaSwann Security Interview, Hacking Cars, Ex-Waymo Engineer To Pay $179MSwann Security. Jeremy Stewart, VP of Global MarketingSwann has always been a leader. From humble beginnings in the basement of David Swann’s family home in Melbourne, Australia the business now has offices in the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Hong Kong and China and a presence in over 40 countries on 6 continents. Swann pioneered the category of Do-it-Yourself security and is proud of the work it has done to make local communities safer. Today, Swann is part of the Infinova Group, providing the business with enhanced manufacturing capabilities, cutting-edge research and development of security and networking solutions, and access to...2020-03-051h 01Computer AmericaMadness... With Popzara!Nathan Evans, Managing Editor, Popzara.Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:Xbox, Epic, and Unity are the latest to cancel GDC plansCoronavirus conc...2020-03-041h 01Computer AmericaCoronavirus Tech Talk, Seti@home Ends, Batteries Are The Problem with Techguy.orgMike Cermak, Techguy.org, CorrespondentUber, Lyft issue coronavirus warnings, but some drivers feel left in the lurch – CNETUber temporarily shutters 240 accounts in Mexico because of coronavirus – CNETAmazon removes 1 million products for misleading claims, price gouging amid coronavirus outbreak – ABC NewsClean phone, happy phone: Get a UV sanitizer for $60 or less – CNETSETI@home Search for Alien Life Project Shuts Down After 21 YearsDid Apple throttle your iPhone? Settlement will give you a whopping $25 | Ars TechnicaTesla customer lawsuit claims company throttled battery range...2020-03-041h 01Computer AmericaSecurity Awareness Training, RSAC 2020, Phishing with Scott SchoberBoth Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert, AuthorScott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a forty-six-year-old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. Schober also invented BVS’s cell phone detection tools, used to enforce a “no cell phone policy” in prisons and secure government facilities. Scott is a highly sought-after subject expert on the topic of cybersecurity.Topics:“Hacked Again” Softcover Book by Scott SchoberMedia Tweets by Scott Schober (@ScottBVS) / TwitterSecurity Awareness Training | KnowBe42020-03-041h 00Computer AmericaCaseta by Lutron Interview, Raspberry Pi 4 Upgrades, Concept Smart PhonesFirst Segment: Melissa Andresko, Chief Brand Ambassador for Lutron, Caseta.Lutron designs and manufactures automated light and shade controls for homes and commercial applications. Our story began with the control of electric light in the late 1950s, in a makeshift lab in New York City. There, Joel Spira a young physicist fascinated by the aesthetic manipulation of light, took over the spare bedroom in the apartment that he shared with his wife, Ruth, and set out to invent a solid-state device that would enable people to vary the intensity of the lights in their homes. The result? The world’s...2020-03-041h 01Computer AmericaSmart Cities Council, Philip Bane, Talks Challenges Facing ModernizationSmart Cities Council, Philip Bane, Managing DirectorWe envision a world where digital technology and intelligent design have been harnessed to create smart, sustainable cities with high-quality living and high-quality jobs. To tap into the transformative power of smart technologies, cities need a trusted, neutral advisor. The Smart Cities Council provides that help. We are a network of leading companies advised by top universities, laboratories and standards bodies.We promote cities that embody our three core values:Livability: Cities that provide clean, healthy living conditions without pollution and congestion. With a digital infrastructure that makes...2020-02-271h 01Computer America2020-02-19_10-04-50Parade Technologies, VESA Board Member, Craig WileyTopics:DisplayPort | High Performance Digital TechnologyVESA Publishes DisplayPort™ 2.0 Video Standard Enabling Support for Beyond-8K Resolutions, Higher Refresh Rates for 4K/HDR and Virtual Reality Applications – DisplayPortProducts Archive – Parade Technologies, Ltd.Performance Criteria 1.1 – VESA Certified DisplayHDR™Vesa Certified DisplayHDR™IRS sues Facebook for $9B, says company offshored profits to Ireland | Fox BusinessA new world record for the conversion of solar energy to electricity using quantum dotsMars breakthrough: UK-build, plasma-powered rocket could halve journey times to Red...2020-02-261h 01Computer AmericaDeep Fakes, State of VR, Sneakers With Subwoofers w/ Dariush DerakhshaniDariush Derakhshani, CGI Expert.Topics:See how ‘The Mandalorian’ used Unreal Engine for its real-time digital sets | EngadgetGoogle is disappointing the Stadia community | EngadgetSamsung Galaxy S20, S20+ & S20 UltraCyberpunk 2077 confirmed for GeForce Now, will have ray tracing via the cloud | Ars TechnicaOculus Quest: All-in-One VR Headset | OculusSamsung’s 2020 TV lineup forces high-end buyers to go 8K whether they want it or not | Ars TechnicaProduct Overview – DropLabsElon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Star Trek collide in uncanny deepfake – CNET...2020-02-261h 01Computer AmericaClario, Next Gen Digital Security, Interview with CEO Alun BakerClario , Alun Baker, CEO.Our lives have become increasingly digital. At the same time, cybercrime is rocketing, according to Cybersecurity Ventures the estimated cost will grow to $6 trillion by 2021. Software alone is clearly not enough and the industry, large corporates, and governments have failed to address what is a globally endemic problem. Clario is going to help people take control with a next-generation digital privacy and security solution with a human touch.We believe that everyone has the right to digital security and privacy. Our purpose is to make things better: simple, safe, and more accessible. By...2020-02-241h 01Computer AmericaHow To Troubleshoot Internet Problems, And How To Stream Video with Sandy Bergerhttps://youtu.be/uQ_PCGbP4pk2020-02-211h 01Computer AmericaBellhops Interview, Moving Services That Are Convenient, Grubhub Fake ProfilesBellhops, Kyle Miller, Director of Brand and Communications.There’s a moment during each move when Bellhops customers realize everything is going to go well. They relax, smile more, start thinking about dinner. We exist to get people to that moment of relief and satisfaction, that moment when they know they’re home.This is a sincere expression of how we view our role in customers’ lives: as guides and partners during a period of change. And to deliver this experience, we find movers and drivers who elevate their service through care and hospitality.At the co...2020-02-201h 01Computer AmericaRembrandt Labs, Model V Speakers Highlighting The Best In SoundRembrandt Labs, Ray Imblum, President/EngineerSay goodbye to muddy acoustics and uneven Tone. Say hello to the Model V by Rembrandt Labs. Powerful enough to wake the whole neighborhood without losing any of the precision sound that turns your music into a multi-sensory experience. With a +35db Amplifier, fill your entire home with stunningly clear sound using a smart phone, iPod or MP3 player. 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Lee, Privacy, Cybersecurity, & Intelligence Advisor, My Smart Privacy. He is also an accomplished freelance tech journalist. Mr. Lee has over 35 years of tech and telecom industry experience, which includes enterprise platform and software development. He is currently a cybersecurity and privacy advisor for BLACKOPS Partners, Washington, DC.Topics:Articles by Rex | My Smart PrivacyLegal Malware: How Tech Giants Collect Personal and Professional Info Through AppsMozilla removes almost 200 dodgy Firefox add-ons | TechRadarFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!2020-02-121h 01Computer AmericaMillo Appliances Interview, The Innovation In The Kitchen, Appliances RedesignedMillo Appliances, Aivaras Bakanas, Co-Founder/COOWe want to make our patented Magnetic Air Drive technology the new gold standard for every contemporary kitchen. A contactless engine to drive a new generation of smart appliances that make food preparation simple, enjoyable and limitless. 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